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    Posted: 01-May-2003 at 06:51
how do you reset the oil service timmer on the 1990 530i.
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01-May-2003 at 08:52

Either get an easy to use reset tool from Euro Car Parts or (about £15)...
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/electrical/e36_reset_service_lights.html

I generally use a fused (7.5A) wire and connect connectors 7 & 19 (see the diagram on the above link making sure you get the right ones) and turn the ignition to the ON position (don't seitch ignition on!!!) for 3 or 4 seconds for an Oil inspection or another 6 or 7 for an Inspection reset
Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
2003 E39 525i Sport Individual
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Points: 17 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04-May-2003 at 13:38
are you sure that is the right pin, 7 I tried grounding it and turning on the key and it did not work.
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04-May-2003 at 16:22
what did you ground it to (was the metal earth painted?)?
were your service lights working up until recently?
Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
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Points: 17 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2003 at 16:22
i grounded it to a good ground, i checked it with aa multi meter. The service indicator works fine it was in the green then slowly rose up to red
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-May-2003 at 22:12

not sure what it is then - anyone else?
I know you can get the reset tools from Euro Car Parts or German & Swedish for about £15 so this may just make life easier for you.
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Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor
Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE
1997 E39 523i
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